I really like random coincidences, even when there is no real or personal effect on me....like last night:
I'm currently reading Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut (it's the latest book club pick), and I had gone to a coffee shop after work to read some before catching a movie with some friends (hence, the author was freshly on my mind).
The movie happened to be Can't Hardly Wait (honestly probably my favorite teen film) which was being shown for Girlie Movie night at the Alamo Drafthouse....and I completely forgot that at the end of movie the main actor (the endearing Ethan Embry) is leaving (or, at least, trying to) for a workshop with Kurt Vonnegut.
Made me feel cool....until I realized I was essentially 15 years behind the times. :)
ps - now that summer is upon us, maybe i'll have some time to blog!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
hello sugar
A clear sign that I'm sleep-deprived....stuff like this ends up packed in my bag for work:
I truly hope to avoid showing up to the office in my sweatpants...but that is the next step in the lack of sleep progession. If I get to that point, I would highly suggest greeting me with caffeine! ;)
I truly hope to avoid showing up to the office in my sweatpants...but that is the next step in the lack of sleep progession. If I get to that point, I would highly suggest greeting me with caffeine! ;)
Monday, February 21, 2011
notes from another monday (not) morning...
just a few of the errant thoughts that crossed my mind today...
1. Why don't people take fasts from work like they do from food, tv, etc? About two seconds later, it hit me that a fast of that sort would probably equal unemployment. Shut down that rabbit hole pretttttty fast.
2. Why is Donatello the only Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle that I can never remember the name of? More importantly, why do I care??
sidenote: Want to know the name that comes to mind instead of Donatello (literally every time)? Versace. Seriously, he should be the 5th turtle.
3. Is it possible to be on a highlighter high? If so, I think I'm on one.
4. Could I reaaalllllly identify pajama jeans if I randomly came across someone wearing them?
1. Why don't people take fasts from work like they do from food, tv, etc? About two seconds later, it hit me that a fast of that sort would probably equal unemployment. Shut down that rabbit hole pretttttty fast.
2. Why is Donatello the only Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle that I can never remember the name of? More importantly, why do I care??
sidenote: Want to know the name that comes to mind instead of Donatello (literally every time)? Versace. Seriously, he should be the 5th turtle.
3. Is it possible to be on a highlighter high? If so, I think I'm on one.
4. Could I reaaalllllly identify pajama jeans if I randomly came across someone wearing them?
Monday, February 7, 2011
notes from monday morning
1. My caffeine addiction is to the point where I am willing to trade a $5 bill for three $1 bills without question just so I can buy a soda from the vending machine.
2. My office mate related me to an episode of "An Idiot Abroad"...the correlation would probably offend most other people, but I find it humorous...
BUNNY HUG! (that's all I really have to say about that...)
3. The office interns think I am 24 years old....and I'm gonna let them keep thinking that.
4. I literally just received a work email that consisted of three words...in quotes. Not really sure how to respond.
:)
2. My office mate related me to an episode of "An Idiot Abroad"...the correlation would probably offend most other people, but I find it humorous...
BUNNY HUG! (that's all I really have to say about that...)
3. The office interns think I am 24 years old....and I'm gonna let them keep thinking that.
4. I literally just received a work email that consisted of three words...in quotes. Not really sure how to respond.
:)
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
2011: eat. pray. love.
Soooo each year...it's kinda become an expectation for me to choose a theme for the year...a mantra of sorts. I guess in a way it's the same as making a list of resolutions...but I mainly see it as a mental mind-set for the year. Recent years have been associated with personal slogans such as:
Great in '08 - to be a better friend, daughter, sister, etc...to set realistic goals for myself...to challenge myself in new ways, etc
Redefine in '09 - to not be confined to previous expectations
2010, Live Your Life - to live my life without getting bogged down in ridiculous things or becoming worried about everything to come
Most years it's been fairly easy for me to come up with a theme...because I've had a good idea of what I wanted out of the upcoming year based on the year prior. However, this time around it was a little difficult to come up with what I wanted this year's focus to be....I think I was a little jumbled, because I felt drawn to several concepts that seemed unrelated. It even became a running joke New Year's Eve night among my friends. Since last year's theme was based on a song...they kept suggesting mantras such as "Party Like a Rockstar," "Bottoms Up" and "All I Do is Win." The funny thing is that I seriously almost chose "Dog Days are Over" as my theme...mainly for these lyrics:
I don't know the actual intent...but I interpret the lyrics to mean seek out those who genuinely care for you, give all the love you have because it doesn't do any good to withhold it and stop focusing on things that you can't change.
That being said...I decided to go a different, semi-related route and select 'eat, pray, love.'
Now let me just say that I honestly don't like the inherent association with the movie or book...because I don't personally advocate the message of either. Nothing about my 2011 mantra is about running away from problems or leaving friends/loved ones behind to escape the reality of my circumstances just to focus all my efforts on myself. I do, however, like the actual words. They're simple and straightforward in their message, yet incredibly powerful. My resolve is about embracing a full life that is healthy on multiple levels....deepening my faith and further developing my knowledge of Christ....loving my family, friends, acquaintances and even strangers in a way that exhibits the love of my Savior.
Eat. Pray. Love.
2011, let the journey continue.... :)
Great in '08 - to be a better friend, daughter, sister, etc...to set realistic goals for myself...to challenge myself in new ways, etc
Redefine in '09 - to not be confined to previous expectations
2010, Live Your Life - to live my life without getting bogged down in ridiculous things or becoming worried about everything to come
Most years it's been fairly easy for me to come up with a theme...because I've had a good idea of what I wanted out of the upcoming year based on the year prior. However, this time around it was a little difficult to come up with what I wanted this year's focus to be....I think I was a little jumbled, because I felt drawn to several concepts that seemed unrelated. It even became a running joke New Year's Eve night among my friends. Since last year's theme was based on a song...they kept suggesting mantras such as "Party Like a Rockstar," "Bottoms Up" and "All I Do is Win." The funny thing is that I seriously almost chose "Dog Days are Over" as my theme...mainly for these lyrics:
Run fast for your mother, run fast for your father
Run for your children, all your sisters and brothers
Leave all your love and your longing behind.
You can't carry it with you if you want to survive
I don't know the actual intent...but I interpret the lyrics to mean seek out those who genuinely care for you, give all the love you have because it doesn't do any good to withhold it and stop focusing on things that you can't change.
That being said...I decided to go a different, semi-related route and select 'eat, pray, love.'
Now let me just say that I honestly don't like the inherent association with the movie or book...because I don't personally advocate the message of either. Nothing about my 2011 mantra is about running away from problems or leaving friends/loved ones behind to escape the reality of my circumstances just to focus all my efforts on myself. I do, however, like the actual words. They're simple and straightforward in their message, yet incredibly powerful. My resolve is about embracing a full life that is healthy on multiple levels....deepening my faith and further developing my knowledge of Christ....loving my family, friends, acquaintances and even strangers in a way that exhibits the love of my Savior.
Eat. Pray. Love.
2011, let the journey continue.... :)
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